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1domicile
noun do·mi·cile \ˈdä-mə-ˌsī(-ə)l, ˈdō-; ˈdä-mə-sil\
law : the place where you live : your home
Full Definition of DOMICILE
1
: a dwelling place : place of residence : home
2
a : a person's fixed, permanent, and principal home for legal purposes b : residence 2b
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Variants of DOMICILE
do·mi·cile also dom·i·cil \ˈdäm-ə-səl\
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Origin of DOMICILE
Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin domicilium, from domus
First Known Use: 15th century
2domicile
verb
domicileddomicil·ing
Definition of DOMICILE
transitive verb
: to establish in or provide with a domicile
First Known Use of DOMICILE
1809
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DOMICILE[1] Defined for Kids
domicile
noun do·mi·cile \ˈdä-mə-ˌsīl\
Definition of DOMICILE for Kids
: a place where someone lives
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